Mountaineering Scotland

Mountaineering Scotland is a not for profit membership organisation and works on behalf of members and the wider mountaineering community to protect mountain landscapes, safeguard access rights, encourage conservation, promote participation, mountain safety, self reliance and development of the skills you need to enjoy Scotland's mountains, crags and climbing walls.

Read our latest information on how the coronavirus outbreak impacts on all our activities.

Mountaineering Scotland has produced guidelines for walkers and climbers in Scotland for Phase 1 of the Scottish Government route map for easing lockdown restrictions, which came into effect on 29 May 2020.

The purpose of this guidance is to provide a framework for hill walkers and climbers within the current Scottish Government public health advice and phase of exit from lockdown, and to highlight additional considerations to be aware of in the presence of COVID-19 when taking part in these activities.

You can read the full guidance on our coronavirus information page, which also has further information about events, huts and clubs.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic our offices at The Granary in Perth are currently closed and staff have moved to remote working arrangements. We continue to work on behalf of our members and you can contact us by email:

To ensure we are providing the best advice and support to our members that we can as the situation evolves, we aim to continue issuing monthly members' e-zines, Scottish Mountaineer magazine and will post regular updates on social media:

For the second year we are running our #TakItHame anti-litter campaign, encouraging people to pick up any litter they see - even on local exercise walks while we're still under lockdown because of COVID-19

Our activities

With 282 Munros, 221 Corbetts and many many more wild and beautiful hills and mountains to explore - what are you waiting for?! Check out our guide to starting out - from kit choice to venturing out with your kids.

River crossing - when you can't avoid it - is just one of the essential skills you can learn about in our Skills section, to increase safety, confidence and enjoyment in the hills.

Mountaineering Scotland Participation Statement

Mountaineering Scotland recognises that climbing and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.